It’s sometimes hard to imagine a modern life for an icon of the Victorian age—croquet anyone? But in Milan, where new is inspired by old everyday, lace has an exciting new life.

At the da Vinci museum, its complex construction technique and tools helped us appreciate its intricate and delicate beauty.

Inside and outside the fair grounds, it inspired laser cuttings in metal using modern technology—and printing on just about anything. Where else but Zona Tortona would you see outdoor wallpaper? At CB2, check out Chilewich’s crochet runner and placemats for a lacy accent to sleek modern lines.

Putting a modern spin on classic gingham only enhances its timelessness. Pairing white with rich colors is key. It’s casual like a picnic in the park. It’s pure, crisp and refreshing in its simple 2-color graphics.

Set your alarm clocks so you don’t miss it—the 25th AIDS Walk New York is this Sunday, May 16th.

CB2 Soho has been participating for just a few years but this time we held a t-shirt design contest for our team. The winning concept shown above was designed by part-timers Katie C and Emerson.

They were inspired by our iconic circular logo, but with a twist. The circles encompass associates “walking” in this amazing annual event. They chose red for the shoulder patch application since its comparable to red ribbons worn on lapels to show support for the fight against HIV/AIDS.

The 6 mile walk starts in Central Park and loops in and around the upper west side—check out the route here and we hope to see you there!